This compact bathroom and laundry has all the amenities of a much larger space in a 5'-3" x 8'-6" footprint. We removed the 1980's bath and laundry, rebuilt the sagging structure, and reworked ventilation, electric and plumbing. The shower couldn't be smaller than 30" wide, and the 24" Miele washer and dryer required 28". The wall dividing shower and machines is solid plywood with tile and wall paneling. Schluter system electric radiant heat and black octogon tile completed the floor. We worked closely with the homeowner, refining selections and coming up with several contingencies due to lead times and space constraints.

2007 Parade of Homes Village

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional single-wall dedicated laundry room in Denver with a drop-in sink, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, ceramic floors and black walls.

barn inspired ranch house

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The main floor laundry room is just off the primary bedroom suite, complete with a working office one end, and the mudroom entry off the garage on the other. This hard working space is a command center in the day, and a resting place at night for the animals of the house.

Clamshell Lake Farmhouse

Dan J. Heid - Planning & Design

Clamshell Lake Farmhouse - Crosslake, MN - Dan J. Heid Planning & Design LLC - Designer of Unique Homes & Creative Structures
This is an example of a mid-sized country single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The Addison IV Eco-Smart Home | Downtown Naperville, IL

DJK Custom Homes

Large industrial galley utility room in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, brick splashback, white walls, ceramic floors, white floor, white benchtop and brick walls.

Vintage laundry room

Joie De Vie Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Oklahoma City with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, beige walls, brick floors, a stacked washer and dryer, red floor and beige benchtop.

Updates and Renovations on a Two-Story House

Palmer Construction

The spacious laundry room provides a great deal of functionality with its large amount of storage and counterspace.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley dedicated laundry room in Other with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, beige walls, ceramic floors and a side-by-side washer and dryer.

Nocona Barndominium

First Choice Custom Builders

Rustic laundry and mud room.
This is an example of a mid-sized country galley dedicated laundry room in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, black splashback, granite splashback, grey walls, concrete floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, grey floor and black benchtop.

Beachside Understated Elegance(Laundry)

de Wacht Cabinets & Design Pty LTD

Fully equipped modern laundry with Timber look and 2pac cabinetry, finger pull overheads and touch open doors. Underbench appliances with Quartzite benchtops. Pull out Ironing board with pull out integrated baskets

Traditional Laundry Room

Inspiration for a large traditional l-shaped utility room in Atlanta with dark hardwood floors, a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor, beige benchtop and beige walls.

CW1 - Mud Room

Cascade West Development

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Cozy Limestone Cottage

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Laundry that can function as a butlers pantry when needed
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Country Cottage Upgrade

Third Degree Furniture, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional laundry room in Kansas City with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops and ceramic floors.

Serene Gatherings

Lowell Custom Homes

Multipurpose laundry room for potting, crafts and laundry.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country u-shaped utility room in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors, a side-by-side washer and dryer, beige floor and beige benchtop.

Kitchen Artistry

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

https://genevacabinet.com - Lake Geneva, WI - Kitchen cabinetry in deep natural tones sets the perfect backdrop for artistic pottery collection. Shiloh Cabinetry in Knotty Alder finished with Caviar Aged Stain

A French Provincial Kitchen

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Adding a full light glass door to the back deck unified the indoor and outdoor spaces while adding some much needed natural light. Photo Credit: Michael Hospelt

A Luxurious Farmhouse with a Relaxed Sense of Style

Bardi Designs

Tad Davis Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Raleigh with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, brown walls and ceramic floors.

The Hilltop Home

Franks Home Maintenance and General Contracting

This laundry was inspired by the owner. She went to ireland, saw this exact wallpaper, fell in love and had to have it in her home. The ceiling was hand painted by a local artist.

A Relaxing and Rustic Laundry Room

In The Details, Inc.

This Craftsman Style laundry room is complete with Shaw farmhouse sink, oil rubbed bronze finishes, open storage for Longaberger basket collection, natural slate, and Pewabic tile backsplash and floor inserts. Architect: Zimmerman Designs General Contractor: Stella Contracting Photo Credit: The Front Door Real Estate Photography Cabinetry: Pinnacle Cabinet Co.

Cozy Limestone Cottage

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Laundry that can function as a butlers pantry when needed
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional l-shaped dedicated laundry room in Milwaukee with beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, beige walls, limestone floors, a stacked washer and dryer, beige floor, white benchtop and exposed beam.

Laundry Room Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets

Laundry designs seldom receive the attention they deserve, especially considering how often they’re used. A well-planned laundry, complete with built-in cabinets, a laundry sink, washing machine and clothes dryer, can serve many needs. It can help simplify your household chores; store drying clothes and cleaning products; and can even provide a spot for you to groom pets. Because of its hardworking, multipurpose potential, a laundry renovation is a worthwhile investment. Smart laundry designs have layouts that save you time and effort. For example, a washing machine and clothes dryer should be positioned next to one another or stacked, and laundry baskets and hampers should be within easy reach; while an ironing board should be stowed by a power point. Ample storage, bench space for laundry baskets and practical lighting are also essential. Browse the photos on Houzz for efficient laundry ideas, from layouts and storage to appliances, and strike up a conversation with the designers of your favourite laundry renovations. For more laundry ideas, browse the Stories section on Houzz.

How do I add storage to my laundry?

A combination of storage solutions is key to running an efficient laundry. Include shelves above or beside the washing machine to store washing detergent, softener and other cleaning products; and laundry bins for dirty clothes. Consider a custom-built cupboard for an ironing board, so it can easily fold out when you need it, or mount the ironing board directly to the wall or on the back of a door. A retractable clothesline is a handy addition to dry delicate clothes, while a clothes hanger mounted to the wall is ideal for hanging freshly pressed shirts.

What else can I use my laundry for?

Multipurpose laundry rooms or utility rooms can help save valuable space in your home. The laundry sink can be used to bathe your furry friends; your laundry cupboard can store sports equipment, gardening tools and umbrellas; and a spare nook can be filled with a desk and chair to create an office space while you wait for your load to finish. If your laundry is at the front of the house, consider using it as a drop station for mail, mobile phones and keys. Include a bench seat or stool, wall-mounted hooks for bags and a coat stand and it can even be used as a place to get the kids organised before you walk out the front door.

How can I decorate my laundry?

Laundries are usually filled to the brim with appliances and storage, so take advantage of your walls when decorating and use cheery paint colours or wallpaper to make doing the chores more pleasant! Fun signs, posters, murals and wall decals will also add character to the space. Think of your storage as decor, too – look for bins and baskets with decorative touches, and use brightly-coloured or patterned hangers.